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This manual identifies potential hazards and has special
safety messages that help you and others avoid personal
injury and even death. DANGER, WARNING, and
CAUTION are words used to identify the level of hazard.
DANGER signals an extreme hazard that will cause
serious injury or death if you do not follow the
recommended precautions.
WARNING signals a hazard that may cause serious injury
or death if you do not follow the recommended
precautions.
CAUTION signals a hazard that may cause minor or
moderate injury if you do not follow the recommended
precautions.
This manual uses two other words to highlight
information. Important calls attention to special
mechanical information and Note emphasizes general
information worthy of special attention.
Safety
Toro designed this lawn mower for cutting and mulching
grass, or, when equipped with a grass bag, for catching cut
grass. Any use for purposes other than these could prove
dangerous to the operator or to bystanders.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
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Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide,
which is an odorless, deadly poison.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
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Carbon monoxide can kill you.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
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Do not run the engine indoors or in an enclosed
area.
To ensure maximum safety, best performance, and to
gain knowledge of the product, it is essential that you
and any other operator of the lawn mower read and
understand the contents of this manual before the
motor is ever started. Pay particular attention to the
safety alert symbol
which means CAUTION,
WARNING, OR DANGER — “personal safety
instruction.” Read and understand the instruction
because it has to do with safety. Failure to comply with
instruction may result in personal injury.
General Lawn Mower Safety
The following instructions have been adapted from the
ANSI/OPEI standard B71.1—1998 and ISO standard
5395:1990(E). Information or terminology specific to
Toro lawn mowers is enclosed in parenthesis.
This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and
feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following
safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.
Training
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Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the
controls and the proper use of the equipment before
starting.
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See manufacturer’s instructions for proper operation
and installation of accessories. Only use accessories
approved by the manufacturer.
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Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these
instructions to use the mower. Local regulations may
restrict the age of the operator.
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Never mow while people, especially children, or pets
are nearby. Stop mower if anyone enters the area.
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to
the presence of children. Children are often attracted to
the mower and the mowing activity. Never assume that
children will remain where you last saw them.
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Keep children out of the mowing area and under the
watchful care of a responsible adult.
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Be alert and turn mower off if children enter the area.
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Use extra care when approaching blind corners,
shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.
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Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible
for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or
their property.
Preparation
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While mowing, always wear substantial footwear and
long trousers.
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Do not operate the equipment when barefoot or
wearing open sandals.
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Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side
shields when operating mower.
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Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to
be used and remove all stones, sticks, wires, bones,
and other foreign objects.
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Warning: Gasoline is highly flammable. Take the
following precautions:
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Store fuel in containers specifically designed for
this purpose.
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Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while
refuelling.
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Add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove
the cap of the fuel tank or add gasoline while the
engine is running or when the engine is hot.
